Counseling & Soc Svs Sup - F​/C - Ses

Requisition No: 858567

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

COUNSELING & SOC SVS SUP I - F/C - SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $61,800.18 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/22/2026

This position is a Career Service role located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Substance Abuse Department. The Counseling & Social Services Supervisor is responsible for managing and delivering comprehensive substance abuse programs, developing evidence‑based curricula, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies to support successful re‑entry and long‑term recovery.

• Program Management:
  Report to the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator and coordinate inmate substance abuse programs, oversee daily operations, and attend meetings and training sessions.
• Curriculum and Supervision:
  Develop and deliver program curricula, provide clinical supervision to staff, evaluate program effectiveness, and participate in staff meetings.
• Policy Implementation:
  Apply department standards and policies related to substance abuse and re‑entry programs, interview applicants, recommend hires, and communicate policies to staff.
• Liaison and Compliance:
  Act as a link between the institution’s classification team and community providers, complete compliance reports, follow up on action plans, and stay updated on developments in treatment and re‑entry programs.
• Staff Supervision:
  Supervise employees, monitor activities, evaluate performance, develop improvement plans, counsel staff, handle disciplinary actions, ensure training compliance, and manage leave requests to maintain coverage.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition‑free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program
  • Deferred Compensation
• Starting July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation for those who retire; starting with the 7th calendar month after the distribution date, no restrictions on working for an FRS employer.

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be certified or eligible through the Florida Certification Board for Addictions Counseling (e.g., CAP/CCJAP).
• Must have either two (2) years of experience in a Therapeutic Community setting or two (2) years of management experience as a Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, or Qualified Professional as defined by Chapter ), Florida Statutes.
• Must be a qualified professional as defined by Chapter ), Florida Statutes.

Applicants must submit official transcripts and may be requested to provide additional documentation during the selection process.

All applicants must pass a Level 2 background check as required by Chapter 435, Florida Statutes before beginning employment.

The Florida Department of Corrections hires only U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the U.S., verified via E‑Verify after completing the I‑9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1‑877‑562‑7287. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation must notify the hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance.

The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.